Chartered Valuation Surveyor

Government Recruitment Service; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in the UK seeks a Chartered Surveyor to deliver technical valuation and property advice. This role involves managing caseloads and representing the agency at valuation tribunals. Candidates should have RICS or IRRV membership and relevant qualifications in Valuation or Real Estate. A key focus will be on supporting taxation and developing trainee surveyors. The agency offers a collaborative work environment, seeking both experienced and newly qualified professionals.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Chartered Surveyor.
• Experience in managing large caseloads is essential.
• Ability to provide both technical and valuation advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical valuation and property advice to clients.
• Manage caseload effectively while delivering quality work.
• Support local and national taxations with property valuation advice.
• Represent the agency at valuation tribunals.

Skills

Technical valuation skills

Client relationship management

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving ability

Education

RICS or IRRV membership

Qualification in Valuation, Real Estate or Rural Pathways

Job description

The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) are the public sector’s property valuation experts and advisers. As one of the largest employers of surveyors in the country, our work is vital to the collection of over £60 billion of revenue which goes back into communities, touching every citizen and every business across England and Wales.

We champion the values of professionalism, integrity, respect, and innovation. We are committed to providing a collaborative and supportive working environment that encourages every colleague to contribute, grow and excel together. With opportunities to drive your own development and growth, we empower our colleagues to succeed by ensuring support at every step of their career journey.

We’re looking for talented Chartered Surveyors who are eager to contribute to vital public services and assist us to deliver taxation and benefits support to the government and local authorities. You will be able to manage a complex workload within specialist teams and work closely with colleagues across the region.

Applications are welcomed from RICS or IRRV members who are qualified in the Valuation, Real Estate or Rural Pathways.

We are eager to hear from a wide range of people including those of you who are:

• Experienced surveyors looking to develop your professional experience.
• Newly qualified.
• At a point in your career where you need to work more flexibly or part-time to accommodate your home responsibilities or stage in life.

Chartered Valuation Surveyor – Role Overview

As a Chartered Valuation Surveyor, you’ll be responsible for valuations, negotiations and providing property related advice. You'll manage large caseloads, undertake site inspections, oversee the quality assurance process, and represent the Valuation Office Agency at tribunal.

You could be posted in several areas across the agency including the National Valuation Unit (NVU), the Regional Valuation Unit (RVU), Chief Valuer Group (CVG), Council Tax (CT) and District Valuer Services (DVS) which is the commercial arm of the business, operating in competition with the private sector. Please refer to the attached candidate pack for a brief overview of each business area.

Chartered Valuation Surveyor – Key responsibilities

Please note, these might vary slightly depending on which area of the Agency you are posted to.

• Providing technical valuation and property advice to clients and be able to manage your caseload effectively, delivering quality work.
• Identifying, escalating, mitigating, or managing risks and issues.
• Providing property valuation advice to support local and national taxations.
• Appearance at Valuation Tribunal, and potentially Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) as required.
• The confidence to act as the Lead Valuer, giving technical and valuation advice and guidance to other colleagues.
• Marketing sector specific services and being responsible for maintaining and developing client relationships.
• Providing quotes to clients and accurately recording time spent on cases for charging purposes and delivery.
• Supporting and developing our pipeline of trainee surveyors and having oversight of their journey through their APC and coaching peers.